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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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